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Sotalol for Atrial Flutter

Hi everybody. I had my first appointment with an EP this week (telephone appt) and he has prescribed Sotalol to deal with recurrent Flutter episodes. These...

Hi everybody. I had my first appointment with an EP this week (telephone appt) a...

Lagun68

•3 years ago

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Ablation done

Had my first and hopefully only cryoablation done yesterday, now sat at home in recovery. Was a very very long day, arrived at 9.30 but did not go in the lab...

Had my first and hopefully only cryoablation done yesterday, now sat at home in ...

stoneyrosed

•3 years ago

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Vitamin C To Treat AF?

Very interesting video from our favourite cardiologist on the evidence for supplementing with vitamin C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKBOAMmyzZI Spoiler...

Very interesting video from our favourite cardiologist on the evidence for suppl...

Barny12

•3 years ago

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Back Issues

This may seem like a topic unrelated to AF. It is my experience that nerve issues in the back could be a factor. Unfortunately, heart doctors do not explore...

This may seem like a topic unrelated to AF. It is my experience that nerve issu...

EngMac

•3 years ago

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Curious Variation in Atrial Fib Incidence, Mortality Across Europe

Website: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944961 Below are a couple of statements from this website that are interesting. It seems there is a way to go...

Website: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944961 Below are a couple of sta...

EngMac

•3 years ago

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AF out of the blue

It’s been 3 years since my ablation for atrial flutter. It’s been fab no reoccurrence until this morning a full blown AF session I felt it and my Apple Watch...

It’s been 3 years since my ablation for atrial flutter. It’s been fab no reoccur...

Babyr1996

•3 years ago

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A Fib - is it normal for GP to prescribe medication?

Yesterday I was told by a nurse at the local hospital that I have A Fib. There is a long history to this which I won't bore you with but suffice it to say...

Yesterday I was told by a nurse at the local hospital that I have A Fib. There ...

dunestar

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Exercise advice

I'm hoping someone here might be able advise on exercise for people with AF. My background is: I am 55 years-old, had a heart attack 4-years ago (stent...

I'm hoping someone here might be able advise on exercise for people with AF. My...

JK5AEO

•3 years ago

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Dental treatment on Apixaban

Hi everyone, I am in the unfortunate position of needing a dental implant for a broken front tooth/crown. Not only is this extremely expensive but I am also...

Hi everyone, I am in the unfortunate position of needing a dental implant for a ...

Karendeena

•3 years ago

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Article on Pfizer vaccine

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pfizer-vaccine-for-coronavirus?utm_sou...

seasider18

•3 years ago

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MIA -- Healthunlocked!

Haven't received Health Unlocked for several weeks. What do I need to do to continue receiving the emails?

Haven't received Health Unlocked for several weeks. What do I need to do to con...

MLGallays

•3 years ago

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New to verapimil. Also taking Digoxin and Equis.

Hi everyone. Have been on Digoxin and Equis for a month or so and worked well till a couple of days ago. Doc is now trying Verapimil. Is anyone on here taking...

Hi everyone. Have been on Digoxin and Equis for a month or so and worked well ti...

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Magnesium

Does anyone know how much magnesium u should take to help manage Afib. Also what type should I take?

Does anyone know how much magnesium u should take to help manage Afib. Also what...

Kett123

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Bisoprolol

Hi wonder if anyone can help I've had acid reflux for a few years and was taking nexium then got took to hospital September last year with crazy heart and was...

Hi wonder if anyone can help I've had acid reflux for a few years and was taking...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Candasartan

Anyone suffer breathlessness with candasartan.

barnac

•3 years ago

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Afib monitoring by smartwatch

Does anybody have experience of using a smartwatch ecg function to monitor Afib?

Does anybody have experience of using a smartwatch ecg function to monitor Afib...

evsie156

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had problems with breathlessness with candasartan

I have recently had my dosage increased and having problems with breathlessness,

I have recently had my dosage increased and having problems with breathlessness...

barnac

•3 years ago

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Relaunch of Act F.A.S.T stroke campaign

We are supporting the relaunch of Public Health England’s ACT F.A.S.T stroke campaign. For some people, living with an arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation,...

We are supporting the relaunch of Public Health England’s ACT F.A.S.T stroke cam...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Do I report AF to the DVLA/DVSA?

Do I need to tell the DVLA/DVSA of my AFib? They are already aware of my pacemaker and the online form only mentions the fitting of an ICD, not AF.

Do I need to tell the DVLA/DVSA of my AFib? They are already aware of my pacemak...

Storminnormin44

•3 years ago

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Hi all. My heart rate is haywire today. From 140 regular down to 60 irregular. Up and down all day. Ecg showed possible atrial flutter.

Is this a fib. Haven't had diagnoses yet after 2 months.

ETHEL103

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Sotalol Started at Home

My daughter has had a-fib since she was 19. 1 ablation that failed after she got pregnant. Multiple meds and a cardioversion and she is in and out all the...

My daughter has had a-fib since she was 19. 1 ablation that failed after she go...

usnimtz

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Magnesium oxygen to stop attacks.

Anyone on here using magnesium to prevent AF events? Anyone use deep breathing techniques to regulate heart?

Anyone on here using magnesium to prevent AF events? Anyone use deep breathing t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Don't waste your vaccination

I thought I would just pass this on. There are lots of people not turning up for their vaccination appointments which means that unless the teams can find...

I thought I would just pass this on. There are lots of people not turning up for...

BobD

Volunteer•3 years ago

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The 'Virtual' Virgin Money London Marathon - 3rd October 2021

The Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon returns again this year, giving runners the opportunity to complete the iconic race from anywhere in the world. Just...

The Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon returns again this year, giving runners...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 years ago

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Screening for atrial fibrillation

Just a few of many papers. The third is particularly impressive. None appear to be behind a paywall. A hugely important matter. 1....

Just a few of many papers. The third is particularly impressive. None appear to ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Verapamil?

Good morning good people. I posted last week regarding my recent switch from Bisoprolol to Verapamil SR and issues arising. Update.. Saturday saw a trip in...

Good morning good people. I posted last week regarding my recent switch from B...

Bonnie58

•3 years ago

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Flecanide & Bisoperol

Hi I'm on Flecanide & Bisoperol & I've not had a AF episode in over 9 Months. I'm on the waiting list for an Ablation but I feel my medication is working that...

Hi I'm on Flecanide & Bisoperol & I've not had a AF episode in over 9 Months. I...

Finlay007

•3 years ago

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9 months post cryo

Dear all Not been on for a while as I am always anxious about talking myself into a bout of paf. I had my ablation 9 months ago and have been good and off the...

Dear all Not been on for a while as I am always anxious about talking myself int...

7164

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Atorvastatin and afib

Is anyone else on Atorvastatin to calm their Afib. If so, do you think it is effective and how long does it take to feel a difference? I was prescribed it 5...

Is anyone else on Atorvastatin to calm their Afib. If so, do you think it is eff...

Crumble2

•3 years ago

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Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis/Stenosis

Hello, I recently had my first ablation for atrial tachycardia/AFib and a few days later became unwell and was diagnosed with pulmonary vein...

Hello, I recently had my first ablation for atrial tachycardia/AFib and a few da...

Skippy_h

•3 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2021

Sotalol for Atrial Flutter

Ablation done

Vitamin C To Treat AF?

Back Issues

Curious Variation in Atrial Fib Incidence, Mortality Across Europe

AF out of the blue

A Fib - is it normal for GP to prescribe medication?

Exercise advice

Dental treatment on Apixaban

Article on Pfizer vaccine

MIA -- Healthunlocked!

New to verapimil. Also taking Digoxin and Equis.

Magnesium

Bisoprolol

Candasartan

Afib monitoring by smartwatch

Has anyone had problems with breathlessness with candasartan

Relaunch of Act F.A.S.T stroke campaign

Do I report AF to the DVLA/DVSA?

Hi all. My heart rate is haywire today. From 140 regular down to 60 irregular. Up and down all day. Ecg showed possible atrial flutter.

Sotalol Started at Home

Magnesium oxygen to stop attacks.

Don't waste your vaccination

The 'Virtual' Virgin Money London Marathon - 3rd October 2021

Screening for atrial fibrillation

Verapamil?

Flecanide & Bisoperol

9 months post cryo

Atorvastatin and afib

Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis/Stenosis

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